In the Dead City level of Metro Exodus, players face a tense stealth section inside the Research Facility. Here, you’ll encounter the terrifying Blind Ones—powerful creatures that cannot see but react sharply to sound. If you navigate this area without killing any of them, you’ll unlock the “Guide” trophy. This guide will help you complete the section cleanly and non-lethally.

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Who Are the Blind Ones?

• Blind Ones are mutated, sightless enemies with extraordinary hearing.
• They ignore visual cues and even gunfire but will track movement and noise precisely.
• Killing them is not necessary and will void the trophy.

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Preparation Tips

1. Set the Difficulty to Easy
   • Makes it easier to move through without detection.
2. Use Quicksave Often
   • Save your progress after every safe room or successful sneak.
3. Stay Calm
   • Running at the right moment is often safer than prolonged hiding.

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Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. First Power Room

• Objective: Flip the power switch to open the first gate.
• Wait until the Blind One patrols away, then sprint to the switch and activate it quickly.

2. Navigating the Corridors

• You’ll encounter 4–5 Blind Ones total.
• Walk or crouch silently, but when the coast is clear, move swiftly to minimize risk.
• If spotted, backtrack or distract the enemy by waiting for it to lose track of you.

3. Dodging Encounters

• Don’t be afraid to get close, as they can’t see.
• If a Blind One blocks a hallway, wait patiently or sneak around when it turns.
• Use ledges and vertical drops to escape if needed.

4. Second Power Room

• Two Blind Ones patrol this area.
  • The first roams the floor—slip past and activate the switch.
  • A second appears near the stairs—stay silent and move smoothly to avoid detection.
• Keep your ears sharp—timing is everything.

5. Final Encounter (QTE)

• This scripted section ends the facility.
• You’ll engage in a quick-time event with a Blind One.
• Press the prompted button quickly—this will not count as a kill, as the fall that follows is environmental.

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Important Notes

• Dying Doesn’t Void the Trophy: Restarting from a checkpoint won’t affect your progress.
• Final Enemy Death Doesn’t Count: The last Blind One dies from the environment, not by your hand.

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Trophy Unlocked: “Guide”

Complete this section without killing a single Blind One to earn the “Guide” trophy. It’s one of the most intense but rewarding stealth challenges in Metro Exodus—and a great test of patience and precision.

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